Articles tagged as: mental health
June 13, 2023
Indiana agencies get more than $76 million for local mental health and recovery services
Indiana health leaders have announced more than $76 million in funding to help support mental health and substance use recovery efforts across the state.
Read MoreJune 9, 2023
New mental health court in Southern Indiana would prioritize unhoused population
A team of Southern Indiana law enforcement and community health leaders are working to implement a mental health court in Clark County a program aimed at helping people get the services and resources they need.
Read MoreJune 1, 2023
Indiana University grants work toward solution for mental health shortage in schools
Indiana University recently announced it is using federal grants to help address the shortage of mental health professionals in schools. More than $10 million in grants recently awarded to IU will be used to help train and hire mental health staff in six schools around the state.
Read MoreMay 22, 2023
Parental death can devastate children. An Indianapolis group is expanding grief support
Children who experience the death of a loved one can experience a range of health problems. An Indianapolis group is expanding grief support groups to the East Side of the city. They hope to offer children and their families a sense of community during a tough time.
Read MoreMay 16, 2023
Holcomb hails mental health bills as "sea change" for Indiana
Gov. Eric Holcomb said new mental health legislation is a sea change for Indiana getting people the help they need, when they need it.
Read MoreMay 15, 2023
New clinician-led team will respond to mental health calls without police
City officials announced details Monday on the new clinician-led team that will respond to mental health calls in Indianapolis.
Read MoreApril 24, 2023
Bill to divert people from jail into mental health treatment heads to governor
People with mental health issues could be diverted to local treatment facilities instead of jail under legislation headed to the governors desk.
Read MoreApril 4, 2023
Emotional testimony helps guide House committee approval of mental health care bill
Legislation to boost mental health care services unanimously cleared a House committee Tuesday amid emotional testimony from Hoosiers.
Read MoreApril 3, 2023
New art exhibit hopes to start more community conversations around mental health
A new exhibit at the Indianapolis Art Center hopes to open more discussion surrounding mental health and the benefits of creative wellness.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2023
New mental health center works to normalize healing in Indy’s Mid-North neighborhoods
The Beloved Community Outreach Center offers free mental health services to the MLK center’s four surrounding neighborhoods: Butler-Tarkington, Meridian Kessler, Crown Hill and Mapleton-Fall Creek.
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